Bob Kerrey

A few years back, I was dismayed and horribly discouraged when I read that more than 70% of Americans could name all three of the Three Stooges but that barely 20% could name all three of the branches of our Federal government. That troubling fact led me to realize that,...

There's growing talk in Washington these days about invading Iran.

It's not front and center -- yet. But there are folks in Washington building an under-the-radar case for an invasion right now, so I'm not waiting to speak out.

I recorded a video laying out my opposition to invading Iran....

Here's one piece of news that won't take anyone by surprise: Congress is failing to solve the difficult challenges facing our country. Healthcare costs are choking the federal budget. Our reliance on foreign oil is perilous to our national security. We continue to spend precious resources on military weapons the...

In last week's gubernatorial primary in Connecticut, the biggest winner of all was a bold idea: that big money should not govern who can seek and win public office. That job belongs to the people.

The election featured the successful first-run of the state's landmark Citizens' Election law for...

The U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) recently adopted a policy prohibiting VA physicians from recommending medical marijuana to their patients, even if marijuana is the safest and most effective medicine to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other service-related conditions.

No doubt the policy stems, in part, from...

When the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in Citizens United v. FEC to allow unlimited corporate spending in campaigns, I joined congressional leaders and President Obama in condemning the Court's decision and calling for an end to special interest funding of elections. As the President said in his...

Folks, we have a problem. It's bigger than health care, global warming, and the economy because it cuts to the heart of every big issue we face.

The symptoms of this problem are clear:

Instead of doing the nation's business, elected officials are spending a third of their time or...

When the United States Supreme Court today rehears the campaign finance case Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (FEC), it will be calling into question no less than sixty years of established precedent limiting corporate spending in federal elections.

The case pits conservative advocate Citizens United, famous for its 2008...

Next week, 535 Members of Congress will file their quarterly fundraising reports with the Federal Election Commission. The reports will say little or nothing about the quality of their leadership and everything about their chances of winning reelection.

For the non-wealthy unknown American, the details of the reports present...

I have decided I will not leave The New School to become a candidate for the United States Senate in Nebraska. The reason is simple enough: For my family and me now is not the time for me to re-enter politics as a candidate.

We have made a lot of...

After following the exchange between Senator John McCain's Chief of Staff, Mark Salter, and one of The New School's graduating students Jean Sara Rohe, I am compelled to add my perspective and thoughts about the events, which took place at last Friday's New School commencement.

First of...